Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2017

I was on my way to my new gig as an elementary teacher one morning when I first heard the term “PBL paralysis” on a podcast. As teachers, we often put students in groups and expect that they’ll know how to work well together.My kids needed to be explicitly taught how to work collaboratively. So how to fix the problem?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 25, 2018

Do you think some math teachers are kind of not used to good questions, and they just want kids to learn it? I felt like the emphasis was on “Follow these procedures and just learn the algorithms and you’ll get the right answer in the end.”. I think we need to teach them how to do that. Gerald: They definitely are.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Learn how she uses this tool. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. So that was a great way from an elementary standpoint to use FlipSnack. Vicki: Well, how did you find out FlipSnack? How to get started.

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 17, 2018

I actually bought one for every elementary teacher at our school and for 3of the middle school science teachers. as an instructional technologist I am out $45 bucks and every educator in the building has a chance to see how this tool might enhance their curriculum. Free Learning: Become a Connected Educator. Find sponsors.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2017

Listen to Felicia Casto talk about her awesome elementary math classroom. She has helped teachers, administrators and district office leaders create and implement a digital learning mindset. She greatly enjoys sharing her passion for being a connected educator through venues such as ISTE, Edcamp, EdTechTeam and various conferences.

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Tech Helpful

JUNE 29, 2017

Rachelle and myself Traveling alone to ISTE this year gave me lots of time alone with my thoughts and my learning. It's easy to get lost in the crowd if that is what you want or to be in the middle of everything learning AND social. I am currently reflecting on how I can use it more to reach broader in my own school community.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

This has hit education like a tidal wave, leaving precious little time for our teachers to process it, and especially to learn how to do it well. Research has consistently shown that technology used in inappropriate ways is actually worse for learning, and this is happening all around us. Technology Tuesdays. Flipped PD.

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 8, 2018

Below are a few ways I've been a part of creating avenues for learning differently. It became abundantly clear that there just wasn't time to do a day of PD on this topic so I created an experience for all school learning. They were learning along side their students. Designing CCS. And so it began. This was it for me.

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Kids have access to information; we must teach them how to navigate a world constantly evolving where content is at their fingertips. Our vision must evolve to incorporate a new approach to literacy instruction, one in which technology becomes an accelerator to personalize and create meaningful learning contexts.

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Adam Welcome

MARCH 6, 2016

Jon is Vice-Principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School and his blog is featured on EdWords and BAM Radio! Adam is Principal at Montair Elementary School and co-founder of Kids Deserve It. Here is how they are getting it done: Student Run EdCamps Yes, you read that correctly. Instead they demand "How old is he?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 24, 2015

It was obvious that most principals and superintendents in attendance are well aware that we need big, big changes in schools to make learning meaningful for kids and and to make teaching a sustainable, rewarding profession for teachers again. The focus is finally becoming on the learning, not the tools. ” 3) Nimble grit.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 17, 2016

5) Learn and grow through professional development in all forms. Actively look for PD that will be meaningful for you, such as free EdCamps in your area , and seek opportunities to learn and connect with other educators whenever you can. One of the best ways to bring new passion to your teaching is with new teaching ideas.

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There is no box

OCTOBER 3, 2015

I was their first full time “IT Guy” And when I say full time, I’m stretching a bit, as I was actually farmed out to one of the feeder elementary schools for 2 days a week. The demands of this type of learning environment cannot be met with traditional outsourced business focused IT support.

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Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

” Via The New York Times : “ New Mexico Outlaws School ‘Lunch Shaming’ ” Via Buzzfeed : “ California Shows The Rest Of The Country How To Boost Kindergarten Vaccination Rates.” " It’s lovely to see the big innovation from the MOOC startups in 2017 involves the learning management system.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Don Buckley Co-founder Tools At Schools Design and Maker Thinking - how can they be part of our Everyday in Education The focus of this presentation is to investigate the teaching and learning of design and maker thinking in schools. How can this thinking we integrated into education? Please join us! See you online!

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